Finally, finally, I've managed a design for the Dawn that I'm really happy with. If you've seen the original image of Gundam Dawn (you can see it here: [link]), then you'll notice that this new design is very different. Despite the differences, I think I've kept the Dawn's original character intact in this new iteration, with a lithe, almost feminine aesthetic.

I'm working on a story for the Dawn (and its counterpart, the Dusk) set in the Gundam 00 universe, so I may end up writing a short story. Characters are also in development.

Have you ever thought of redrawing this design of the dawn?Don't get me wrong, the work you put in to getting this result is great. I was wondering how it would look now that your skills have improved greatly.

I have a request to make. I'm currently writing a Mobile Suit Gundam 00 story on Fanfiction.net (8,960 words long at the moment. It's a romance between Feldt and my own character, Falken. Would it be okay if I used your Gundam Dawn as Feldt's mobile suit? If so, I'll be sure to credit you in my notes at the beginning and end of the chapters it features in. Please let me know if you're okay with that.

Very innovative design. Interesting how the blades are stored in the thigh region. Beam saber placement reminds me of the Nu Gundam.Have you practiced doing this long? I wish I could do mechs! I get close but almost always convert it into armor or clothing (looks better that way).

Yes, it's taken practice. Not as much as you might think, though. If you saw any of my Gundam designs from three or four years back, I would not blame you for laughing. I only got back into serious mecha design about a year ago.

Really, the trick to improving your mechanical design skills is to first pick a style you like, and just spend some time familiarizing yourself with it. When you see a cool design, note what it is that makes you like it, and assimilate that element into your own style.

To be perfectly honest, my own style is really just an amalgamation of my favorite bits and pieces of other styles. It's a constantly evolving process.

Hey, so I didn't read the comments fully (hense the "whatever you used to color"), so shoot me. I'm just casually viewin' some nice art.Please don't be a nit-picky douche. There are enough of those in the world.

I REALLY don't think artists CARE what the comment says if it's positive about their art. I know I sure as hell don't.

listen little girl, that's twice you've tried the misdirection trick in this conversation, 1st account was oh blah blah as long as it's a positive comment to the artist and now you're telling me i'm gonna die if i don't "chill"? clearly someone is defensive and retracting.

own up to being retarded and not reading the description and it will make your life easier as mine is completely fine and i will definitely not die any time soon, unless i get hit by a bus.

please don't bother replying as this will be the last, for the sake of both of us.

<shrug>yeah, i hate it when people bicker on my comments page. so i'll apologize for that and i knew full and well that my reply was gonna result in what is. i suppose i just can't stand stupidity coupled with carelessness and complacency/laziness [on here specifically] is all, especially when there's a damn "descriptions section". i mean, i understand that when something is awesome you don't really bother reading until after you're done being in awe but to totally not own up to what happened and instead name call to redirect the point is a whole other topic, which i will not discuss here of course.

but i digress, i'll refrain from commenting anything but the art you've posted.